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Jacques Gelin Obituary
Rachel Breinin (Bart), his son David (Leigh); his grandchildren Joshua, Amy, Alexander and Caroline, and his three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Martha.
He spent the majority of his career at the Justice Department, working in the Appellate Section of the Lands and Natural Resources Division.
For those who may want to make a donation in his memory: as Jack was the son of an immigrant whose family opened their home to refugees during World War II, please consider a donation to hias.org. Alternatively, as he was also grateful to the staff at Ingleside at King Farm, checks may be made out to "Employee Assistance Fund at Ingleside at King Farm" and sent to Tony Dean, 701 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850.
A memorial service will be held at Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10 a.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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